Beaver Management

Background Information on Beavers
These publications are all taken from public sources. It has been compiled to help members of the public as well as town bodies to access background information regarding the relationship between beavers and humans. Any deliberation by members of town bodies regarding this information must be done in public session.

Mass Extension on Beavers – The Natural History, Benefits, and Ways to Resolve Conflicts between
People and Beavers. A good guide to beavers with information on where to get help with problem beavers.

About Amherst

The Town of Amherst, located in the lovely Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, is a diverse, inclusive community offering numerous educational and cultural opportunities.

Host to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, the Town enjoys a tradition of open, professional, and high level of government services, quality education, support for open space and agriculture, and respect for its history.